We read this week about a flurry of industry events in the US in coming weeks, but the team at Forkliftaction.com is also working hard to prepare for the giant industry showcase, CeMAT 2011 in Hannover. Of course, this isn’t Forkliftaction.com’s first visit to the industry’s premier event, and we will be there in force, with an exhibition booth and an editorial presence. So if you’re planning to attend the May event, set aside a few minutes to come and visit us - and if you’re a supplier with a story to tell, make sure you contact us ahead of time so we can schedule an interview. In the meanwhile, anyone attending ProMat in Chicago in a couple of weeks, please look out for our US bureau chief, Roger Renstrom.

New ARTC head outlines vision for rail freightAustralasia NewsAdelaide, South Australia New Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) CEO John Fullerton wants to position rail freight as a cost-effective transport alternative and to address the perception that rail is not up to... [more]

Crane causes crush injury to workerAustralasia NewsAdelaide, South Australia An Adelaide steel fabricating firm was convicted and fined by the Industrial Court last week over an incident which left a male worker with severe crush injuries to both legs.... [more]

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FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM

NMHG moves forward, anticipates 2011 gainsUNITED STATES Nacco Materials Handling Group (NMHG) made solid progress during the fourth quarter ended 31 December and envisions further improvement during 2011. NMHG is a unit of publicly traded Nacco Industries... [more]

Manitou rebounds with improved earningsFRANCE French telehandler manufacturer Manitou BF has recorded a 60% rise in orders from 2009 to 2010, prompting the company’s CEO to declare that it has bounced back from the global... [more]

Linde opens used truck facility in BristolUNITED KINGDOM Linde has opened a dedicated used forklift refurbishment centre at its Bristol operations site. The new facility will service the Southern England and South Wales area.
Mark Sullivan, head... [more]

Demand rises for JCB’s cleanest engineUNITED KINGDOM JCB Power Systems has expanded its research and development team by 40% as demand for its award-winning JCB Ecomax T4 engine range surges.
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Becker’s Forklift moves into bigger spaceUNITED STATES Becker’s Forklift parts and equipment has relocated about 0.6 mile (1 km) in Redding to a larger location.
Dave and his wife, Virgie, established the current business in 1988.... [more]

Manitex exhibits upgraded M series forkliftUNITED STATES Manitex International Inc will display two models of its upgraded flagship M series rough-terrain forklifts at the ConExpo/ConAgg show on 22-26 March in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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ProMat, ITA, ConExpo events overlapUNITED STATES Players in the materials handling industry have an unusually wide array of choices among major relevant US events during the week of 20 March.
Material Handling Industry of America... [more]

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Combilifts are an Asset for PipesTwo Combilift 4-way forklifts are making light work of Asset International’s long loads at its plant in Newport, South Wales, UK. The company is the leading manufacturer of high density polyethylene WEHOLITE pipes in the UK and Ireland. [more]

HUAHE seeks for global business partnersZhejiang Huahe forklift Co.,Ltd would like to build business relations with global business partners. In order to make our dealers more profitable, we guarantee lower prices with excellent quality and performance products.
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The progress and growth of the Hystu GroupHytsu Group has notched up some significant achievements in the overseas markets since the beginning of 2011. Ten years of brand building have seen HYTSU and T&U build their reputation and gain marketshare in many regions of the world. [more]

Robust and affordable multipurpose jib attachmentsForklift Traders offer a comprehensive range of multipurpose jib attachments for your forklift at affordable prices. The attachments distributed by Forklift Traders have a long standing reputation for being robust and enduring. [more]